Sandra Joyce Thompson's Obituary
Decatur-Sandra Joyce Thompson, 58, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Homegoing services to celebrate Sandra's life will be Saturday, December 8, 2012 in Faith Memorial Funeral Home in Bessemer, Alabama. Local visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in Moran and Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Bessemer, Alabama.
Sandra was born November 6, 1954 in Bessemer, Alabama, the daughter of Frank Henry and Georgia Ella (Jackson) Jones. She attended the University of Alabama and was previously employed as a CNA with University Hospital in Birmingham. She was a member of Solid Rock Full Gospel Center and bible study leader at Decatur Rehab. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, gospel music, and most of all helping others.
She leaves behind her daughter Piretta Key and husband Arthur of Bessemer, Alabama, sister Earline Long and husband Royce of Decatur, grandsons Prince Gabriel and Prince Israel, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, seven brothers, and one sister.
The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at DMH especially 5100 and ICU.
The family of Sandra Joyce Thompson has entrusted her care to Moran & Goebel Funeral and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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